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The Commander of Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Delta, Commodore Shehu Tasiu has urged Naval officers and ratings in the Niger Delta region to sustain their commitment to national service and strengthen support for host communities. Commodore Tasiu gave the charge during an Easter gathering with personnel and media executives. He described Easter as a season … Continue reading “Navy charges personnel on sacrifice, community support in N’Delta”
BENIN CITY – The Edo State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has intensified preparations for the 2026 Hajj exercise, urging intending pilgrims to strictly adhere to all guidelines to ensure a smooth and hitch-free pilgrimage. This was contained in a statement issued in Benin City by the Executive Secretary of the Board, Alhaji Eranga Abdulkabir Muhammadkabir, … Continue reading “2026 Hajj: Welfare Board warns pilgrims on strict adherence to rules”
Abuja: African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Wednesday in Abuja staged a peaceful protest over the derecognition of the Sen. David Mark leadership by Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the protest began from Maitama Roundabout to INEC headquarters in the FCT. NAN also reports that the protest, led … Continue reading “ADC protests INEC’s derecognition of Mark’s leadership”
Awka: The Anambra Chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has suspended all congresses in the state until further notice. The Chairman and Secretary of the party, Mr Patrick Obianyo and Mr Lawrence Okeke, disclosed this in a statement issued in Awka and made available to newsmen on Wednesday. The party stated that the decision … Continue reading “ADC suspends congresses in Anambra”
Abuja: The Tanimu Turaki-led Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is currently in a closed-door meeting with the Sen. David Mark-led African Democratic Congress (ADC). The PDP high-powered delegation, led by Turaki, arrived at Mark’s residence at Apo Legislative Quarters, Abuja, at about 4.50 p.m. on Wednesday. A source close to the party disclosed that the visit … Continue reading “Turaki-led PDP in closed-door meeting with Mark’s ADC in Abuja”
Kano: The All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda, on Wednesday visited former Kano State governor, Ibrahim Shekarau, seeking his support for the party ahead of 20227 general elections. Yilwatda, during the visit in Kano, described Shekarau as a sincere man and a decent politician whose experience was crucial to the party’s success. He … Continue reading “Join APC, Yilwatda pleads with Shekarau as party woos northern voters”
Nigeria’s current economic story is, in many ways, a paradox, particularly in today’s volatile global environment. Blessed with vast crude oil resources and intermittent periods of substantial revenue inflows, especially following the removal of oil subsidies the country nevertheless continues to struggle with fiscal instability, rising debt, and recurring economic shocks. At the heart of … Continue reading “Nigeria’s oil windfalls and the need to save for the Future”
Lagos: Two Lagos-based lawyers, Kehinde Nubi and Okechukwu Nna, have said police must maintain law and order within legal limits and respect human rights. They stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos while reacting to issues of police powers and citizens’ rights. Nubi, Principal Counsel at Kehinde Nubi … Continue reading “Police powers not absolute, lawyers warn”
The Executive Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Wednesday led efforts to boost participation of Edo youths in the ongoing Nigerian Army recruitment exercise, as he received a delegation of the Nigerian Army at the Government House, Benin City. The visit, which was part of a nationwide sensitisation campaign, saw the governor reaffirm … Continue reading “Army Recruitment: Gov Okpebholo Leads Sensitisation Drive, Urges Edo Youths to Take Advantage”
The Nigerian National League (NNL) Conference B is reaching its climax, with Sporting Lagos poised to secure promotion back to the Nigeria Premier League (NPFL). The Lagos-based team is on the pole position of booking their ticket back to the top flight, and all they need is a maximum points haul from their final … Continue reading “NPFL Promotion Fight: Sporting Lagos Edge Closer to Return as Akwa United Face Uphill Task”